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SC extends relief to BJP leader Yediyurappa in bribery case

SC extends relief to BJP leader Yediyurappa in bribery case

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A bench of justices D Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli asked Yediyurappa to implead the Karnataka government in his plea and issued notice to the state.

Manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent tests positive

Manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent tests positive

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The manager of India's Winter Olympics contingent, Mohammad Abbas Wani, has tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the Beijing Airport.

Rohit is a 'Proud girl dad'

Rohit is a 'Proud girl dad'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Rohit Sharma leaves no stone unturned to play doting dad to daughter Samaira.

Covid surge: Maha, Kerala flyers to UP will be tested on arrival

Covid surge: Maha, Kerala flyers to UP will be tested on arrival

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday directed officials to conduct rapid antigen tests for all people arriving into the state from Maharashtra and Kerala at airports, a senior official said.

'Heavy dew' a concern for 2nd India-NZ T20 in Ranchi

'Heavy dew' a concern for 2nd India-NZ T20 in Ranchi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Heavy dew has been predicted for the second T20 International between India and New Zealand, which is set to be played in front of a full house at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday.

TN, Bengal, Telangana report first case of Omicron; country's tally at 73

TN, Bengal, Telangana report first case of Omicron; country's tally at 73

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal reported their first COVID-19 variant Omicron cases on Wednesday, four more persons each tested positive in Maharashtra and Kerala.

Mumbai imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Mumbai imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

'An RT-PCR test will be conducted after seven days and necessary steps will be taken accordingly'

No more quarantine for travellers from 99 countries

No more quarantine for travellers from 99 countries

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Travellers from these 99 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands and Russia, which have been listed under 'Category A', have to submit a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal (newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel, apart from uploading a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report, according to the revised Guidelines for International Arrivals released by the Union health ministry on November 11.

Newcastle-Everton game called off due to COVID-19 cases

Newcastle-Everton game called off due to COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

It is the 16th Premier League game to be postponed due to COVID-19 cases and injuries this month.

BCCI chief Ganguly hospitalised with COVID-19

BCCI chief Ganguly hospitalised with COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Earlier this year, Ganguly was hospitalised in January twice after complaining of chest discomfort. Ganguly had suffered a heart attack while exercising at his Kolkata home and underwent a right coronary angioplasty.

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The travellers who live in other parts of Maharashtra will be able to leave Mumbai on arrival from Dubai, but their transport will be arranged by the collector, it said.

Omicron variant not detected in India yet: Govt

Omicron variant not detected in India yet: Govt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

No case of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in India yet, a senior government official said on Monday.

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss CSK tie

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss CSK tie

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Axar is the second player after Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana to test positive for the virus.

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

U19 WC: Virus-hit India pray for availability of players

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Siddarth Yadav is the only player who has a confirmed positive RT-PCR report while Dhull, Rasheed, and Aaradhya Yadav tested positive in Rapid Antigen Tests.

Ruled out of India series, SL's Hasaranga in isolation

Ruled out of India series, SL's Hasaranga in isolation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The 24-year-old made an impression, especially with the ball, when India went to Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series last July, with a three-for in the second ODI and seven wickets -- including a 4 for 9 -- to top the bowling charts in the three T20Is.

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Parathas During The Shanghai Lockdown

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'When a young Indian family who had recently moved into my locality found out that I live here, the lady volunteered to send food; she said that since she was going to cook for three people anyway, she had no problem cooking for me as well.' 'Thanks to her kindness, I get one home-cooked meal every day.'

Zomato delivery man among 3 dead in car-bike collision in Delhi

Zomato delivery man among 3 dead in car-bike collision in Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2022

According to police, the bike was in front of the car but the sequence of events which led to the accident is yet to be established and CCTV cameras are being scanned to ascertain the cause of the collision.

England pulls out of men's Jr Hockey WC in Bhubaneswar

England pulls out of men's Jr Hockey WC in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

England pulled out of the FIH Men's Junior World Cup, to be held in Bhubaneswar next month, on Monday, citing a number of COVID-related concerns and taking "note" of the Indian government's mandatory 10-day quarantine protocol for all UK nationals.

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.

Team India clear first round of COVID-19 tests

Team India clear first round of COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Indian cricketers on Thursday cleared their first round of RT-PCR COVID-19 tests and will be undergoing two more rounds before they can start training from February 2 for the upcoming Test series against England.

Three more athletes test positive for COVID-19 at Tokyo Games

Three more athletes test positive for COVID-19 at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Olympics-related cases rose by 19, organisers said, bringing the total number of disclosed cases to 106.

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia's pace legend Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19 days before the Pink Test which is played in memory of his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer, and is used as a fundraiser to support patients suffering from the dreaded disease.

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Unless we make our own testing kits, we will not get out of this disease faster.'

'Economy can bounce back, but the dead won't come back'

'Economy can bounce back, but the dead won't come back'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Unless some serious steps like complete closedown are taken, it will have disastrous consequences.'

India warns UK of reciprocal measures over discriminatory Covid travel rules

India warns UK of reciprocal measures over discriminatory Covid travel rules

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

India will be within its rights to initiate reciprocal measures if the UK does not address concerns over the new travel rules relating to COVID-19 vaccine certification, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday describing the policy as "discriminatory".

Amid backlash, UK says engaged with India on vax recognition

Amid backlash, UK says engaged with India on vax recognition

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The comments by a spokesperson in the British High Commission in New Delhi came amid concerns in India over the latest Covid-related travel restrictions announced by the UK.

COVID-19 negative report mandatory to enter malls in Mumbai

COVID-19 negative report mandatory to enter malls in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The new rule will come into effect from March 22.

Scuffle caused stampede, not rush: Vaishno Devi shrine board

Scuffle caused stampede, not rush: Vaishno Devi shrine board

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

The Saturday stampede that killed 12 people occurred 'due to a scuffle between two groups of pilgrims', the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) said in a statement, emphasising only 35,000 pilgrims were allowed to proceed for the yatra against the normal capacity of 50,000 in view of the pandemic.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

India Head Coach Shastri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Three others of Team India support staff to remain in isolation.

Did BCCI medical officer in SL delay Krunal's COVID testing?

Did BCCI medical officer in SL delay Krunal's COVID testing?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

In fact, despite throat pain, the team doctor allowed the player to attend the team meeting and only on July 27 morning was his RT-PCR Test done. The reports came late in the afternoon after which BCCI and SLC decided to jointly postpone the game by a day as eight of his close contacts were also tested.

China orders release of Covid detainees

China orders release of Covid detainees

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The Chinese government on Saturday ordered the release of people detained over a host of coronavirus-related incidents, a day ahead of Beijing's plan to scrap its three-year-old stringently implemented zero-Covid policy.

India imposes tit-for-tat Covid curbs on UK nationals

India imposes tit-for-tat Covid curbs on UK nationals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

British nationals arriving in India, irrespective of their vaccination status, will have to undergo 10 days of mandatory quarantine from October 4 as part of the reciprocal actions initiated by the government following the vaccine certification row between the two countries.

COVID-19 scare: WI likely to call off ongoing Pakistan tour

COVID-19 scare: WI likely to call off ongoing Pakistan tour

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CWI said in a statement just hours before the third Twenty20 International is scheduled to begin in Karachi that the boards were meeting to "determine whether the tour can continue".

Current Covid wave may lead to new variants, warn Chinese health experts

Current Covid wave may lead to new variants, warn Chinese health experts

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Wang Guangfa, a respiratory expert from Peking University First Hospital, warned that Beijing may experience a spike in severe COVID-19 cases over the next fortnight.

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

It also advised testing on demand for 'all individuals undertaking travel to countries or Indian states mandating a negative COVID-19 test at the point of entry'.

Mithali, Harmanpreet thank BCCI for regular COVID tests

Mithali, Harmanpreet thank BCCI for regular COVID tests

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Indian women set to play Test in Australia after England

Accused borrowed friend's car hours before Kanjhawala accident: FIR

Accused borrowed friend's car hours before Kanjhawala accident: FIR

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The FIR states that the Kanjhawala police station received three PCR calls that the naked body of a woman was found near Hanuman Mandir, Jonti village.

14 more UK returnees test positive for new strain of coronavirus; total 20

14 more UK returnees test positive for new strain of coronavirus; total 20

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The ministry said the mutated UK strain was detected in eight samples at the National Centre for Disease Control, one at the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani (near Kolkata), one at the National Institute of Virology Pune, seven at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences Hospital Bengaluru, two at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad and one at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi.

Delta or different variant may cause another Covid outbreak: Study

Delta or different variant may cause another Covid outbreak: Study

Rediff.com4 May 2022

While Delta wiped out the variants that preceded it, Omicron has not eliminated the deadly variant which could re-emerge.